Shad vs Kovu

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shad

Boy #5,928 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rejoicing in the way"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Hebrew

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Boy #6,060 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"scar"

Origin: Swahili

African American Contemporary

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Shad Rank #5,928

Kovu Rank #6,060

Shad is more popular, ranked #5928 vs #6060 for Kovu.

Is Shad or Kovu more popular?

Shad is more popular, ranked #5928 compared to Kovu at #6060 in the United States.

What do Shad and Kovu mean?

Shad means "rejoicing in the way" (Hebrew origin). Kovu means "scar" (Swahili origin).

Are Shad and Kovu boy or girl names?

Shad is primarily a boy name. Kovu is primarily a boy name.